Last updated 1 year ago
Have you sustained a debilitating injury while on the job due to fire, a wet floor, an unstable ladder, or any other unsuitable working conditions? Work-related injuries, unfortunately, are not uncommon. Thankfully, there is a line of legal work that specializes on personal injuries sustained at work. Read this article to find out what steps should be taken following a work-related injury.
Seek medical attention
Regardless of whether your personal injury is sudden or has developed over time, such as back pain from years of being hunched over or carpal tunnel syndrome from typing eight to nine hours a day, the most important action that you can take is visiting a medical clinic. While with your doctor, explain what you believe to be the cause of your injury. Be sure to give a full account of what happened to you while on the job so your medical records show the injury as work-related.
Inform your employer about the injury
As soon as you have sought medical attention, if not before, inform your employer of your injury and specify that it was sustained while on the job or because of work-related activity.
File a workers’ compensation claim
Even if your boss is generous and offers to file a workers’ compensation claim for you, call the Workers’ Compensation Commission and request a personal injury claim to file yourself.
Hire a personal injury attorney
If you are having difficulty with any proceedings because of your work-related injury or you would simply like assistance with your personal injury claim, then contact a lawyer who practices personal injury. An injury attorney will travel to your work site and contact your employer’s insurance agency to help get you the compensation you deserve in as little time as possible.
Sustaining an injury on the job is emotionally draining, and personal injury victims want to settle their claims as quickly as possible. For representation from a personal injury attorney in the Chicago area call Malman Law at (312) 983-6193.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 1 year ago
Uninsured motorist law varies by state, but in many cases, you can’t file a claim against an uninsured motorist because they don’t have enough assets to warrant a hearing. However, some states provide uninsured motorist coverage, which allows you to make a claim against your insurance provider to recover damages for medical expenses, loss of wages, and permanent injuries.
Don’t risk getting into an accident with an uninsured motorist. Call your insurance company and find out what the uninsured motorist law is for your state. If you are involved in an accident in a state that doesn’t compensate for damages, then contact an experienced auto accident attorney right away.
If you need an accident attorney, then call Malman Law at (312) 983-6193. We can provide the legal guidance you may need to receive compensation for damages. We can also assist you with other personal injury cases, such as those involving workers’ compensation, nursing home abuse, and more.
Last updated 1 year ago
4 Steps to Take When You Are Injured on the Job
Have you sustained a debilitating injury while on the job due to fire, a wet floor, an unstable ladder, or any other unsuitable working conditions? Work-related injuries, unfortunately, are not uncommon. Thankfully, there is a line of legal work that specializes on personal injuries sustained at work. Read this article to find out what steps should be taken following a work-related injury.
Seek medical attention
Regardless of whether your personal injury is sudden or has developed over time, such as back pain from years of being hunched over or carpal tunnel syndrome from typing eight to nine hours a day, the most important action that you can take is visiting a medical clinic. While with your doctor, explain what you believe to be the cause of your injury. Be sure to give a full account of what happened to you while on the job so your medical records show the injury as work-related.
Inform your employer about the injury
As soon as you have sought medical attention, if not before, inform your employer of your injury and specify that it was sustained while on the job or because of work-related activity.
File a workers’ compensation claim
Even if your boss is generous and offers to file a workers’ compensation claim for you, call the Workers’ Compensation Commission and request a personal injury claim to file yourself.
Hire a personal injury attorney
If you are having difficulty with any proceedings because of your work-related injury or you would simply like assistance with your personal injury claim, then contact a lawyer who specializes in personal injury. An injury attorney will travel to your work site and contact your employer’s insurance agency to help get you the compensation you deserve in as little time as possible.
Sustaining an injury on the job is emotionally draining, and personal injury victims want to settle their claims as quickly as possible. For representation from a personal injury attorney in the Chicago area with the experience and drive to negotiate a claim quickly, call Malman Law at (312) 983-6193.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 1 year ago
Nursing home abuse can include physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, along with financial exploitation, neglect, and healthcare fraud. Unfortunately, this type of ill treatment is common since, as elderly individuals grow more physically and mentally weak, they become more vulnerable.
You and your loved ones can avoid being victims of nursing home abuse by touring assisted-living facilities and looking for signs of neglect. Ask about the staff-to-resident ratio to determine whether there is enough staff to accommodate the needs of the residents and make sure the nursing home conducts background checks on all of their employees. However, if you find that your elderly loved one is being abused, then the contact a personal injury lawyer immediately.
At Malman Law, we can help you fight for the compensation your family deserves after suffering from nursing home abuse. To find out about our legal assistance services, call (312) 983-6193.
Last updated 6 months ago
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